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National & Local

The army is always ready: Cuba is preparing for possible military aggression from the USA

Cuba faces electricity supply disruptions amid rising tensions with the U.S., which has intensified pressure on the island following a recent oil blockade.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cuba intensifies efforts to restore power after second collapse in one week

Cuba is ramping up its electricity restoration efforts following a second nationwide blackout in one week, exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade.

Mar 22 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

24 ships attacked, eight people dead and 95% drop in movement: the numbers of the blockade in Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, has been nearly paralyzed due to an ongoing Middle Eastern conflict that began when the US and Israel targeted Iran.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

'How long can any nation survive without oil?': Cuba faces repeated blackouts amid blockade

Cuba is experiencing severe power outages due to a failing national grid and a US oil blockade, with experts questioning the nation's capacity to manage without oil.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Long-term blockade of Hormuz, all options for securing crude oil must be considered.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure, resulting in a heightened risk of war and potential disruptions in global energy supply through the strategic Hormuz Strait.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

For the second time in days.. power failure in Cuba amid US oil blockade

Cuba experienced a second major power outage in less than a week, exacerbated by an ongoing U.S. oil blockade.

Mar 22 โ€ข 03:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

โ€˜Bara, baraโ€™: Trumpโ€™s 3 Measures to Curb Gasoline Price Increase

Trump announced three key measures to combat rising gasoline prices amid tensions due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Russia promises aid to Cuba, but does not comment on oil supply

Russia is discussing potential assistance to Cuba amid the ongoing U.S. fuel blockade, with a tanker reportedly on its way to deliver Russian diesel.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Is Russian Oil Heading to Cuba, Testing the U.S. Blockade?

A Russian tanker loaded with oil is being scrutinized for potentially heading to Cuba, which may challenge the U.S. oil blockade on the island.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

I will not allow Russian oil, Trump confronted this small country by giving everyone a waiver

The U.S. has imposed a comprehensive energy blockade on Cuba, preventing any country from supplying it with oil or gas, leading to a severe energy crisis.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Meloni: "No to military mission to force Hormuz blockade." New raids from Tehran. And the US sends three ships and another 4,000 soldiers

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rejects the idea of a military mission to force the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, amidst rising tensions in the region.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

An oil tanker is about to clandestinely deliver Russian diesel to Cuba

A Hong Kong-flagged oil tanker is set to secretly deliver Russian diesel to Cuba amidst an American oil blockade.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Cuba will receive 80,000 tons of rice donated by two countries

Brazil will send 20,000 tons of rice and other supplies to Cuba to alleviate the crisis caused by the U.S. oil blockade.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Country in Crisis: Cuba is Tipping Over

Cuba's political system is on the brink of collapse due to the effects of the US oil blockade and the absence of support from Russia and Venezuela, alongside its own economic mismanagement.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Iran May Start Charging Fees for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is considering implementing transit fees for countries using the Strait of Hormuz for maritime transport following a blockade in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russian oil shipments en route to Cuba despite US blockade, media reports

Cuba is set to receive its first Russian oil shipments in months, defying the U.S. blockade imposed during Donald Trump's presidency.

Mar 19 โ€ข 01:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil donates more than 20 thousand tons of food to Cuba, in crisis after blockade imposed by Trump

The Brazilian government has donated over 20,000 tons of food to Cuba, which is experiencing an economic and humanitarian crisis worsened by a US-imposed oil blockade.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Ignoring Trump's embargo, Russia has sent tankers with oil and liquefied gas to Cuba

Russia has dispatched two tankers to Cuba carrying oil and liquefied natural gas, defying a U.S. energy blockade on the island.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Help for Cuba: The first shipment of 'Convoy Nuestra Amรฉrica' arrives with medicines and solar panels

The first delegation of the 'Convoy Nuestra Amรฉrica' has arrived in Cuba with nearly five tons of medical supplies as part of an initiative to support the country amid a U.S. oil blockade.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Russia Sends Oil and Gas Tankers to Crisis-Hit Cuba, Defying U.S. Blockade โ€“ FT

Russia is sending oil and gas to Cuba amidst a worsening energy crisis and U.S. sanctions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China to help Cuba with solar energy amid US oil blockade and total power outage

China is set to bolster its support for Cuba by implementing solar energy projects during an energy crisis that has left millions without power.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

The Cuban regime struggles to restore an outdated electrical network

Cuba is facing significant challenges in restoring its aging electrical network after a collapse, revealing the depth of the island's economic crisis amidst a backdrop of a US oil blockade and increasing civil unrest.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Increasing Pressure from the US, Cuba Promises 'Unbreakable Resistance'

Cuba's government, facing intensified pressure from the US, has pledged to provide unyielding resistance amidst ongoing economic challenges exacerbated by a US oil blockade.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Trump has made this country starve for drops of oil! Will a new war start?

The article discusses President Donald Trump's remarks about Cuba amid negotiations with the country, claiming he might take control over it amidst an energy crisis caused by an oil blockade.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

LSM explains: The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz affects not only oil prices โ€“ the biggest challenges are yet to come

The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has led to rising oil prices, impacting global supply chains beyond just petroleum.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Tourists Disappeared โ€“ Now the Luxury Hotels in Varadero Echo Empty

Luxury hotels in Varadero, Cuba, are left empty during peak season due to the U.S. oil blockade, crippling the local tourism industry.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Cuba suffers nationwide power outage amid US blockade

Cuba experienced a nationwide power outage that affected nearly 11 million people, attributed to the impact of the ongoing US oil blockade.

Mar 16 โ€ข 23:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Trump believes he will have 'the honor of taking Cuba'

Donald Trump expressed a belief that he would take control of Cuba, stating he can do what he wants with the country during a press conference.

Mar 16 โ€ข 21:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Trump's blockade is increasingly hard on Cuba - 11 million without power

Cuba faces a nationwide power outage affecting all 11 million residents, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions on oil supplies.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Cubaโ€™s electrical grid collapses amid US oil blockade

Cuba's electrical grid has collapsed, leaving nearly 10 million people without power, affected by a U.S. oil blockade that has exacerbated the country's generation system problems.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Under U.S. Blockade, Cuba Suffers Total Power Grid Failure and Goes Dark

Cuba's state electricity operator reported a total blackout affecting all 10 million residents due to the ongoing U.S. blockade that has restricted essential oil supplies.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Cuba, the US wants the president to resign. Trump: 'I can do what I want with the island'

The US is reportedly urging the resignation of Cuba's president, while Trump claims he can influence the island as he pleases amid an ongoing energy and economic crisis exacerbated by a US oil blockade.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

US Blockade on Cuba: There Will Be Blackouts in 62% of the Island This Monday Due to Energy Crisis

Cuba is set to experience extensive blackouts on Monday, impacting 62% of the island as the country grapples with an ongoing energy crisis exacerbated by the US oil blockade.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

The Trump administration has a plan to forcefully open the Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to form a coalition of countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where oil supply is currently restricted due to a blockade.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protesters Attack Cuba's Communist Party Office in Rare Revolt Against Power Outages

Anti-government protesters attacked an office of the Communist Party in Cuba, triggered by severe power outages compounded by a US oil blockade.

Mar 14 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer hits back as US eases Russian sanctions amid oil price spike

Keir Starmer criticizes the US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil amidst rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cuba's leader confirms negotiations with the US to end the blockade

Cuban leader Miguel Dรญaz-Canel announced ongoing negotiations with the United States aimed at resolving the economic and humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the US embargo and restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports.

Mar 13 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Economic and Destructive: How Tehran Mines the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is reinforcing its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by starting to position mines in the waterway crucial for global oil and gas shipments.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Understand how Iran uses naval mines to block the Strait of Hormuz and pressure the USA

Iran employs naval mines as part of its strategy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, significantly impacting global oil exports and US interests.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Mojtaba Khamenei, new supreme leader of Iran, speaks of revenge and blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed supreme leader of Iran, has issued a defiant message of revenge and confirmed the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a response from the US Navy regarding protection for oil ships in the region.

Mar 12 โ€ข 23:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Military Clash in Hormuz? Iran Seeking to Increase Blockade Effectiveness

Iran's actions to enforce a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil supply, raise concerns over potential military conflict with the U.S.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Successful Tanker Escort: Erroneous Post Triggers Market Fluctuations, Unclear Lifting of Hormuz Blockade

An erroneous post by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about successful escorting of oil tankers in the Hormuz Strait caused a significant fall in oil prices, highlighting the market's dependency on the Strait's blockade resolution.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Podcast: 'At the Point': Energy Prices: Is Another Price Shock Looming?

The podcast discusses the impact of rising oil and gas prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, and the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Only Korean-bound Oil Tanker Smoothly Passes Before Hormuz Blockadeโ€ฆ Photo Goes Viral

A South Korean-bound oil tanker, the Eagle Valor, successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz just before a blockade was announced amid escalating tensions between the US-Israel and Iran.

Mar 4 โ€ข 02:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Under Pressure from Trump, Cuba's Leader Suggests Urgent Economic Change in the Country

Cuba's President Miguel Dรญaz-Canel has called for urgent economic reforms in response to the U.S. oil blockade during a recent speech.

Mar 4 โ€ข 00:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Cuba's healthcare system on the brink of collapse

Cuba's healthcare system is facing a severe crisis due to the U.S. oil blockade, leading to shortages in essential supplies, personnel, and medications.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'It is necessary to negotiate with the US': UN calls on Trump for humanitarian exception to send oil to Cuba

The UN resident coordinator in Cuba has urged the US government to allow a humanitarian exception for sending oil and aid to Cuba, citing worsening conditions due to the blockade.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington moves to ease oil blockade on Cuba amid severe humanitarian crisis

The US has announced plans to ease its oil blockade on Cuba due to severe humanitarian conditions exacerbated by the blockade.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

US detains the oil tanker 'Bertha', linked to Cuba and Venezuela, for breaching the blockade: 'Defied the quarantine'

The US has intercepted the oil tanker 'Bertha' in the Indian Ocean for allegedly violating sanctions related to Venezuela and Cuba.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

US captures a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

The US Department of Defense announced the interception of a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, claiming it violated a blockade related to oil operations concerning Venezuela and Cuba.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:34 UTC

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